Question

Solve to find the value for x in the linear equation: 3(−4x 5) = 12. 1. use the distributive property: 2. use the subtraction property of equality: 3. division property of equality: 3(−4x) 3(5) = 12 −12x 15 = 12 −12x 15 − 15 = 12 − 15 −12x = −3 x =

Answer 1

1/4

Explanation:

I think that you forgot the addition or the subtraction sign between -4x and 5. I will assume that it was an addition sign

3(-4x+5) = 12 Multiply everything in the parentheses by 3

-12x + 15 = 12 Subtract 15 from both sides

-12x = -3 Divide both sides by -12

x = -3/-12 = 3/12 =1/4